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Carolina Nonwovens announces new facility

National Spinning Company Inc., headquartered in Washington, N.C., invested in a new facility for its wholly-owned subsidiary, Carolina Nonwovens LLC, in Maiden, N.C., adding 35 new jobs and a state-of-the-art nonwoven production facility to the local economy. “We can now offer quicker turns, a more diverse range of products, and line extension,” says Carolina Nonwovens [...]

By |2016-08-25T08:32:59-05:00August 31, 2016|

Travel Channel casting for ‘Boat Buyers’ show

The Travel Channel has created a new show called "Boat Buyers." The show will follow families as they hunt for their dream boats. The show producers are currently casting in the U.S. for families who have recently bought boats and dealerships that sell new or used boats. The Travel Channel is looking for dealerships located [...]

By |2016-08-31T12:43:43-05:00August 31, 2016|

Lectra announces subsidiary

Lectra, the Paris-based manufacturer of software, automated cutting equipment and other technologies designed for industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composites, opened a new subsidiary in July: Lectra Vietnam. Lectra has had a presence in Vietnam for 20 years, but, “Thanks to 5.5 percent growth in the first quarter of 2016, Vietnam is one [...]

By |2016-08-25T08:17:31-05:00August 30, 2016|

Lectra announces subsidiary

Lectra, the Paris-based manufacturer of software, automated cutting equipment and other technologies designed for industries using fabrics, leather, technical textiles and composites, opened a new subsidiary in July: Lectra Vietnam. Lectra has had a presence in Vietnam for 20 years, but, “Thanks to 5.5 percent growth in the first quarter of 2016, Vietnam is one [...]

By |2016-08-30T13:00:42-05:00August 30, 2016|

NMMA, ASA, CCC support President’s expansion of Hawaiian marine national monument

President Barack Obama recently announced an expansion of the Northwest Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument, known as Papahanaumokuakea. The monument will extend to 200 miles or the limits of the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone, creating the world’s largest marine protected area. In 2006, President George W. Bush created the monument with a boundary which extended [...]

By |2016-08-30T08:32:55-05:00August 30, 2016|

Lenzing launches ecological fiber

TENCEL® fabric made from sustainable forest wood raw material has received the EU award for the most eco-friendly production process, 99.7 percent closed loop circulation in the production and use of bio-energy. The Lenzing Group, Lenzing, Austria, manufacturer of TENCEL, is taking another step toward ‘circular economy’ solutions for the textile industry with the introduction [...]

By |2016-08-25T08:02:54-05:00August 29, 2016|

Lenzing launches ecological fiber

TENCEL® fabric made from sustainable forest wood raw material has received the EU award for the most eco-friendly production process, 99.7 percent closed loop circulation in the production and use of bio-energy. The Lenzing Group, Lenzing, Austria, manufacturer of TENCEL, is taking another step toward ‘circular economy’ solutions for the textile industry with the introduction [...]

By |2016-08-29T13:00:04-05:00August 29, 2016|

Award recognizes Minnesota Knitting Mills

A company’s reputation within its local community is important to its short- and long-term success. The City of Mendota Heights, Minn., south of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, recognizes local companies that “enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community.” For the second year running, Minnesota Knitting Mills [...]

By |2016-08-24T16:36:30-05:00August 26, 2016|

Award recognizes Minnesota Knitting Mills

A company’s reputation within its local community is important to its short- and long-term success. The City of Mendota Heights, Minn., south of the Twin Cities metropolitan area, recognizes local companies that “enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and our community.” For the second year running, Minnesota Knitting Mills [...]

By |2016-08-26T13:00:12-05:00August 26, 2016|

Manufacturing Day 2016 registration is open

Manufacturing Day is set for October 7, 2016. The nationwide event recognizes modern manufacturing, including the economic significance of marine manufacturing in the U.S. The event seeks to promote individual manufacturers and the manufacturing industry as a whole on both local and national levels. All events should be registered on www.mfgday.com, regardless of the day they [...]

By |2016-08-25T16:11:23-05:00August 25, 2016|
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